Colts right tackle Braden Smith is optimistic about his recovery following successful offseason surgery on his left knee. Smith, who has been diligent with his rehabilitation, feels he is making significant progress each week. He noted that his strength is returning and he is in a good spot. Smith's presence on the field has been crucial for the Colts, as the team allowed fewer sacks and had a more effective running game when he was in the lineup last season. Specifically, Indianapolis gave up 15 sacks in 9 games with Smith, compared to 26 sacks without him, and the run game was 0.7 yards per carry and 36 yards per game better with him playing. Smith was the first player into the media room today.
When Braden Smith was in the lineup, the Colts offense was entirely different: - Indy gave up 15 sacks in 9 games with Smith, 26 without - Indy's run game was 0.7 ypc and 36 ypg better with Smith And Smith believes surgery has corrected his knee issues https://t.co/6uQsI71BnI
Colts T Braden Smith feeling good after offseason knee surgery. https://t.co/ahoUho9Mxg
Colts RT Braden Smith says he underwent successful surgery on left knee during offseason https://t.co/dHaId164f7 https://t.co/saHJWpOtB4
Braden Smith: surgery on left knee. Making leaps (with progress). https://t.co/cXM4XCDeqQ
Braden Smith is the first player into the media room today. Says he's being smart with rehab on his left knee and feels like he's "making leaps every week." #Colts
Braden Smith says he had successful surgery on his left knee this offseason, feels like he's in a pretty good spot. Strength is coming back.